Bridging the Gap in Cancer Research
Bridging the Gap in Cancer Research
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The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Health Equity Committee joins researchers, industry collaborators, and patient advocates to discuss strategic priorities and practices that foster growth, learning, and change toward a more equitable environment for clinical trial participation.
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The podcast centers on diversity and health disparities in cancer clinical trials, spotlighting specific topics such as the unique challenges Black women face in healthcare, community engagement in clinical trials, and strategies to enhance equitable patient enrollment. Notable episodes include a discussion on the importance of warm handoffs and community resources for Black breast cancer survivors and a detailed conversation about barriers to diversity in clinical trials.
The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Health Equity Committee joins researchers, industry collaborators, and patient advocates to discuss strategic priorities and practices that foster growth, learning, and change toward a more equitable environment for clinical trial participation.
What did researchers learn through the PRAGMATICA-LUNG (SWOG S2302) study? And what lessons can be applied to other groups aiming to develop studies that can activate more quickly and enroll more patients with fewer barriers to participation?
Dr. Jhanelle Gray, MD, of the Moffitt Cancer Center, joins our hosts, Ryan Nguyen, DO, of the University of Illinois Chicago, and Coral Omene, MD, PhD, of Rutgers Cancer Institute, for an engaging discussion on pragmatic clinical trials.
Links:
- PRAGMATICA-LUNG (SWOG S2302) ASCO 2025 Abstract: https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2025.43.17_suppl.LBA8671
- Jhanelle Gray, MD, Bio: https://www.moffitt.org/providers/jhanelle-gray/
- Big Ten CRC Health Equity Resources: https://bigtencrc.org/clinical-research/health-equity/
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